Effects of Thai massage on physical fitness in soccer players

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Thai massage on physical fitness in soccer players. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-four soccer players were randomly assigned to receive either rest (the control group) or three 30-minute sessions of Thai massage over a period of 10 days...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015, Vol.27(2), pp.505-508
Hauptverfasser: Hongsuwan, Chanawong, Eungpinichpong, Wichai, Chatchawan, Uraiwan, Yamauchi, Junichiro
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Zusammenfassung:[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Thai massage on physical fitness in soccer players. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-four soccer players were randomly assigned to receive either rest (the control group) or three 30-minute sessions of Thai massage over a period of 10 days. Seven physical fitness tests consisting of sit and reach, hand grip strength, 40 yards technical agility, 50-meter sprint, sit-ups, push-ups, and VO2, max were measured before and after Thai massage or rest. [Results] All the physical fitness tests were significantly improved after a single session of Thai massage, whereas only the sit and reach, and the sit-ups tests were improved in the control group. [Conclusion] Thai massage could provide an improvement in physical performance in soccer players.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.27.505